Herbert Hoover: “For the first time in history the Federal Government has taken an extensive and positive part in mitigating the effects…”

In order to avoid the confusion arising from the fact that there is a national park and a national forest in the State of Virginia bearing the same name, that is 'Shenandoah,' it is hereby ordered that the name of the 'Shenandoah National…

My dear Mrs. Bird: I am deeply grieved to learn of the death of your brother, the universally beloved Father Francis P. Duffy.

I earnestly hope that this may be done.

I had the pleasure of his acquaintance and I shared the admiration he inspired in all who knew him by his joyous humanity and his unlimited interest in and devotion to the happiness and well-being of others.